Darrold Bennett Obituary (1926

Darrold J. Bennett, age 88, of Reedsburg, died on Friday, October 3, 2014 in the Reedsburg Area Medical Center surrounded by his family. He was born on August 23, 1926 in Amberg, Wisconsin, the son of Clinton and Mabel (Holtslander) Bennett. Darrold was a graduate of Coleman High School. On September 9, 1950, he was married to the former Shirley B. Reinfeldt. He was a veteran of the Korean Conflict serving with the U.S. Army. Darrold farmed for several years and later worked for the Chicago - Northwestern Railroad for about 20 years until his retirement. He enjoyed gardening, hunting, fishing and a good game of euchre. Darrold enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, attending many of their sporting events as well as sharing his knowledge with them serving as a role model for the next generation. He also was a fan of the Wisconsin Badgers and the Green Bay Packers. Survivors include his wife, Shirley; four children: Dennis (Susan) Bennett, of Portage; Donna (Phillip) Pachniak, of Marshfield; David (Laurie) Bennett, of Fort Atkinson and Dixie (Randy) Cronn, of Reedsburg; eight grandchildren: Vickie Bennett, Beckie Bass, Amanda Pachniak, Jonathan Bennett, Jill McKinney, Jeffrey Bennett, Katie Papenfuhs and Justin Papenfuhs; eight great-grandchildren: Sara Dahm, Brandie Salzwedel, Alyssa Salzwedel, Bennett Bass, Isabell Bass, Benjamin Benson, Miranda Benson and Makenzie Bennett; one great-great-grandson: Grayson Dahm; two sisters: Eleanor Kloppman, of Westchester, IL and Jane Fisher, of Reedsburg; stepbrother: Norman Sainsbury; stepsister: Elaine Kosch; nieces and nephews; other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers and two sisters. Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday, October 7, 2014 at the First Presbyterian Church in Reedsburg with Pastor Joseph Corbin officiating. Interment will be in St. John's Lutheran Cemetery in Rock Springs. The family will receive friends from 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. on Monday at the Hoof Funeral home in Reedsburg and from 10:00 A.M. until the time of the service on Tuesday at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Reedsburg Food Pantry or to Project Lifeline would be appreciated. The Hoof Funeral Home is serving the family. Visitation: Service: Monday October 6, 2014 Tuesday October 7, 2014 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. 11:00 A.M. Hoof Funeral Home First Presbyterian Church - Reedsburg